We’re thrilled to announce that Daniel Serfaty, CEO and co-founder of Aptima, was recently spotlighted in Authority Magazine as part of their “Meet the Disruptors” series, where he shares insights on innovation, leadership, and shaking up established industries.
In the interview, Daniel reflects on his career journey — from his early work in cognitive science and human performance to founding Aptima and leading our growth to where we are today. What began as a focus on understanding how people think and learn evolved into building advanced technologies that enhance decision-making and performance in complex, high-stakes environments.
Throughout the conversation, Daniel outlines five key principles for driving meaningful disruption, emphasizing the importance of challenging assumptions, staying mission-focused, and bridging the gap between research and real-world application. He also highlights the role of persistence, adaptability, and strong teams in bringing innovative ideas to life, along with lessons learned from scaling a company in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
You can read the full article here.
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